"Fire News in the NW and Beyond"

Update 5 | Skibo Fire | Superior NF

8-10 fires were strung along several miles from Hoyt Lakes to W of Skibo Road (FS Rd 120) with some speculating that a train had passed through the area just before the fires broke out. However, our sources say that US Forest Law Enforcement Officers are currently investigating for the exact cause.

Firefighter with Chopper. Courtesy: Superior NF

As of this post, Law Enforcement agencies are still investigating and searching for the original cause of this fire.

Date / Time:

5/6/2016

Location:

2 miles E of Hoyt Lakes, MN

N of St Louis County Hwy 110 aka Forest Highway

Fire burns on both sides of the tracks. (Courtesy: Inciweb)

Cause:

Unknown

Under investigation

Smoke hangs in the background near RR tracks. (Courtesy: Inciweb)

Fire Fuels:

Timber

Tall grass

Light logging slash

FIRE ACTIVITIES – STATUS

The following events have occurred on this fire.

5/6/2016

Fire Started

Mapping of fire area. Courtesy: Superior National Forest

5/7/2016

Minimal fire growth

Command turned over to MNICS IMT2 Team B.

Improved mapping.

5/8/2016

Focusing fire suppression efforts on areas SW of Allen Junction and near town of Skibo